Dr. John Mullen, M.D.
Contact & Location
860-355-8000
New Milford, CT 06776
Dr. Mullen performs more knee replacement procedures than 85% of orthopedic surgeons in Connecticut, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #10 of 67 ranked knee surgeons in Connecticut.
About Dr. Mullen
Practice. Dr. John Mullen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in New Milford, Connecticut. The latest annual CMS data records 59 knee replacements and 33 hip replacements, 92 procedures in all. That is #10 in Connecticut for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 40 procedures a year to 92, up 130%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 59 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Dr. Mullen practices across state lines. Dr. Mullen also holds hospital privileges in CT and NY, a practice that extends beyond Connecticut.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 12 | 28 |
| 2014 | 19 | 24 |
| 2015 | 15 | 29 |
| 2016 | 20 | 40 |
| 2017 | 33 | 35 |
| 2018 | 28 | 56 |
| 2019 | 29 | 46 |
| 2020 | 30 | 43 |
| 2021 | 29 | 57 |
| 2022 | 36 | 70 |
| 2023 | 30 | 64 |
| 2024 | 33 | 59 |
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims are one payer stream among several, and the share they represent differs by procedure. In 2024 it was 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement. Each verified count above is divided by its own procedure's range, and the results are added, to estimate total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count is the definitive, audited figure; this is a range derived from published national volume projections, not a measurement, and an individual practice can sit well outside it: how these ranges are derived, and their sources.
How Dr. Mullen Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Connecticut state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Mullen's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 130% from 40 procedures in 2013 to 92 in the most recent data.
Hospital Affiliations & Quality
Quality ratings and complication rates are hospital-level metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon performance. Star ratings updated quarterly. Complication data covers a rolling 3-year period.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Mullen
How does Dr. Mullen's procedure volume compare to other Connecticut surgeons?
Dr. Mullen has performed 92 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Connecticut average of 49 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Mullen ranks #13 out of 94 orthopedic surgeons in Connecticut.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Mullen perform?
Dr. Mullen's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (59 cases) and hip replacement (33 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Mullen with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Mullen ranks #10 in Connecticut for knee replacement with 59 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 94 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Mullen's practice located?
Dr. Mullen practices in New Milford, Connecticut. The office is located at 131 Kent Rd, New Milford, CT 06776. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Mullen for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Mullen represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on 2024 Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Medicare fee-for-service is only one payer stream, and the share of national volume it represents differs by procedure. In 2024 the share was 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Mullen's total volume across all insurers at roughly 310 to 390 procedures against the 92 verified here. Those shares are derived from published national volume projections rather than quoted from a single publication, and they are estimates with real uncertainty. The OrthoProcedures methodology page shows the full derivation, the sources, and the limits at orthoprocedures.com/data-methodology.html.
Has Dr. Mullen's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Mullen's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 40 procedures in 2013 to 92 in the most recent data, a 130% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 106 procedures in 2022.
Does Dr. Mullen perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Mullen's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (59 cases), hip replacement (33 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Mullen affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Mullen is affiliated with Sharon Hospital, Danbury Hospital, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Dr. Mullen maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Mullen practices?
Sharon Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Danbury Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Northern Dutchess Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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